analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCC4BC — Oat
#DCC4BC is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 15° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#dcc4bc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCC4BC
- faf6f5
- eadbd6
- d9c0b8
- c9a599
- b98a7a
- a96f5b
- 8c5a4a
- 6d4639
- 4e3229
- 2f1f19
- 110b09
Color schemes using #DCC4BC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#DCC4BC FAQ
What color is #DCC4BC?
#DCC4BC is a shade of oat in the orange family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCC4BC?
#DCC4BC is rgb(220, 196, 188) in RGB, hsl(15, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 15%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCC4BC?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.67:1.
What colors go well with #DCC4BC?
Its direct complement is #BCD4DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCDCD4 and #BCC4DC gives you contrast without the vibration.